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| - With a big party the smart choice was to call ahead and make reservations, and good thing we did.
When we got there our tables were set up nicely just waiting for our friends and family to arrive.
We had two young ones so we made sure we asked for a booster chair and a chair to put the carseat in. 15mins, nothing. 20mins, nothing. Until finally 30 minutes later after speaking with three people we find out they have neither available to give us.
We ordered drinks, they got mixed-up. We ordered appetizers, they also got mixed up. The menu on the website is the "old" menu, the new menu is a small pamphlet with a small selection of specialities.
We ordered and waited, waited and then waited some more.
Finally bread arrived with chimchurri....Spicy chimi with stale bread. Wine arrived and it was a house blend called BAR ARGENTINO....amazing.Two dishes had to be re-done and details to orders were forgotten. Two guests ate about 30 minutes after everyone else...it was chaotic.
IN SHORT: we were there a total of 4 hours....in what it took to order, get food, eat and pay.
I wish I could lie and tell you everything went smoothly and exceeded expectations but it didn't. I am not that type of person, in fact I'm the type of person that notices the two bottles of wine I ordered were missed in my bill and asked the waitress to please ADD the $50 she missed.
So you know I don't lie.
And yet, I can boldly give this restaurant a 3 STAR rating and say I would likely be back.
Regardless of it all- our server kept her composure and stayed sweet- for that I commend her! In all the places I've eaten and travelled to I understand when things are done out of negligence and when mistakes are made because of over-worked or overwhelmed staff.
There was a lot of us and a lot to remember and she truly tried her hardest. At no point were we made to feel like anything was our fault (which is typical restaurant behaviour) on the contrary they were very attentive to making sure we felt right at home....and we did. The 4 hours FLEW by...and it felt like we were in Argentina. Cause in case you didn't know, our culture is very laid-back and very relaxed, especially when it comes to food.
We don't sit down to devour meals and then get up and go, like we're about to miss a flight. We sit down, enjoy good company, enjoy good food and just have fun. In reality though, 4 hours was Too long, especially if you are very hungry and have small children. Unfortunately this is a deal-breaker and takes away points from what would other-wise get 4 or 4.5 stars....
Now for more details...
The decor has a rustic charm to it and when you go downstairs to the washrooms you forget where you are, its as if you're transported into an episode of El Zorro. Gorgeous decor!
Many (like myself) appreciate decor but actually go to restaurants for the food- so lets get to it.
You start off with bread and chimichurri. For those of you that have never tried it- basically oil, minced garlic and parsley with other variants depending on preference of taste and what region you're from.
This one has A LOT of garlic, a tiny hint of parsley and a nice Kick of Spice... So be forewarned if you aren't into spicy stuff. Like I said, bread could've been a little more fresh...i would have toasted it ;)
The authentic empanadas ($2.50/ea) are AMAZING!
A must for everyone.
The owners are Argentinian/Ecuadorian so you get a flare of both worlds colliding in harmony.
The chicken tamales are phenomenal! If you've never had them...this is a fantastic dish to try. Its just a starter but its delicious! ($3.00)
The salads have the same look and taste as the ones we have at home...with a basic spring mix w/ balsamic and tomato & onion.
The Milanesa a caballo is a HUGE portion of breaded veal with a plateful of fries and a fried egg over top. Too much? NEVER! ($13)
Argentine parillada for 2 $40 and it comes with the works....for those not used to Argentinian BBQ ....we LOVE our meats. A great assortment of beef, pork, & chicken.
The Dessert of choice: Flan
It is a custard covered in dulce de leche that is then covered in whipped cream and served with a strawberry coulis. AMAZING! The diverse flavors intertwine and create a symphony of flavours in your mouth.
So there you have it:
1 STAR for GREAT attitude in service (very pleasant and hospitable)
1 STAR for amazing food
1 STAR for the flan (I swear I could just eat that...and be happy)
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